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How to get fromPaisley to Isle of Arranby train, ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Paisley to Isle of Arran by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan HarbourtrainGlasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2h 42m
    £24–49
  2. Line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coodham Place to Hill Streetbus11 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2h 56m
    £23–60

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Isle of Arran, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Paisley to Isle of Arran. However, you can take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Isle of Arran. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Isle of Arran via Kilwinning, Coodham Place, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, and Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal in around 2h 56m.

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